Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, is excited to announce the return of the Glass House Volunteer Awards for 2026. The Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge those in our community who generously give their time to support others. “One of the things I love most about our
The Crisafulli Government has hit a key milestone on the project to upgrade the Beerburrum Road, Twin View Road and English Street intersection with detailed design for the project finalised. The project will deliver new traffic signals and new signalised pedestrian crossings to ensure the safety of school children attending
The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its election commitment to boost tourism and preserve the environment in Maleny with the installation of new star-friendly lighting. Maleny has been granted recognition as a Dark Sky Reserve under the International Dark Sky Places Program on the back of the Crisafulli Government delivering
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP is encouraging local Year 10, 11 and 12 students to apply for the 2026 Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary, with applications now officially open. Established in 2019, the annual bursary honours the life and legacy of the late Joyce Newton OAM, a respected
The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade has reached a major milestone, with detailed designs for Stage 1 now released, bringing the Sunshine Coast one step closer to more reliable, frequent and efficient rail services. The upgrade is a critical enabler for The Wave and will complete the missing link of duplicated rail between Beerburrum and Beerwah. The
The Crisafulli Government has delivered approximately $19.5 million in grants as part of the latest round of the Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, joined local Chambers of Commerce and small businesses from across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Hinterland for the 2026 Glassies Gala, the annual celebration
The Crisafulli Government has delivered approximately $19.5 million in grants as part of the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, with almost 800 community organisations benefitting from grants of up to $35,000 each. This program supports a wide range of projects to strengthen local communities, including funding upgrades and renovations, the purchase of equipment
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP has welcomed a revised safety improvement plan for the corner of Mount Mee Road and Lewington Road that will improve road safety while protecting important environmental habitat. The intersection has a concerning crash history, including a fatal motorcycle accident in December 2023 and
· The Crisafulli Government is delivering two new firefighting appliances valued over $1 million in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. · $875,000 Type Two urban pumper tanker delivered to Maleny Fire and Rescue Station and $340,000 medium attack vehicle delivered to Maleny and District Rural Fire Brigade. · After Labor’s decade of decline these
Andrew Powell recently met with Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club (MDSRC) President David Lowden and Grants Officer Greg Williams to congratulate the organisation on securing $14,020 through Round 126 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Mr Powell said it was always rewarding to see funding deliver practical benefits to
The Crisafulli Government is delivering certainty for communities in the electorate of Glass House by getting on with the job of protecting a key section of the future Moreton Motorway corridor between Elimbah and Moodlu. The Bruce Highway Western Alternative will provide a north-south transport corridor between Elimbah and Bald
The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its promise to expand Woodford P-10 State School, with Year 11 students to taking their seats in 2028, and Year 12 to follow in 2029. The expansion marks a long-awaited milestone for the Woodford community, ensuring local students can complete their senior schooling close
